# Upcycled Plastic Board Shorts This Line of Functional Swimwear is Made Out of Plastic Waste By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-30 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-out-of-plastic References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1366823919/fair-harbor-clothing?ref=category) & [fairharborclothing](http://www.fairharborclothing.com) 'Fair Harbor Clothing' recently launched a [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chong-shop) campaign for a line of board shorts that are made out of plastic waste. In many coastal communities, plastic waste represents a major threat to the ecosystem. This company is putting plastic to good use by turning it into functional and stylish swimwear. Fair Harbor Clothing is an eco-friendly, active lifestyle brand that produces garments made out of plastic waste. More specifically, the company manufactures stylish board shorts out of plastic bottles as a way of keeping excess plastic out of the ocean. Each pair of board shorts is made from 11 plastic bottles that have been broken down and woven into a polyester fiber. Despite the unusual use of material, the board shorts are comfortable and stylish enough to wear all day long. The upcycled board shorts are indicative of a larger movement towards more [sustainable textiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-good-company) and [eco-friendly manufacturing processes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unifi). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Textiles:** Manufacturing garments made out of recycled materials will continue to become more common as people demand sustainable products. - **Eco-friendly Fashion:** Consumers are increasingly choosing to purchase clothing and accessories made through environmentally conscious processes and materials. - **Circular Economy Fashion:** There is a broader trend in creating clothing that results in zero waste by using recycled materials and cutting back on the number of new products created. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Brands within the fashion industry have the opportunity to adopt recycled materials and enforce sustainable manufacturing processes. - **Sustainability:** Companies focusing on sustainability have the opportunity to find ways to develop responsible manufacturing and supply chain practices. - **Environmentalism:** Various industries, such as retail, can use their resources and materials to create products that are not only functional, but also benefit the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Ocean Waste Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-flex.md) - [Sustainable High-End Swimwear Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aventura-swimwear.md) - [Sustainable Yacht Crew Uniforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-marine-suppliers.md) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md) - [Sustainable Shapewear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceanhug.md) - [Recycled Rope-Made Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shore.md) - [Eco-Friendly 3D-Printed Surfboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradoxal-surfboards.md) - [Eco-Conscious Beach Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiveadrift.md) - [Upcycled Skateboard Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-rpsd.md)